Yes, kiddies, it is that time again . . . time for another adventure from yesteryear. Yes, we all know you are all ready for another adventure of Rusty Rucker, and today's exciting episode is chock full of spine-tingling tales. So gather around, hush your mouths, make sure the parents are in the other room and let's get this show on the road:
Old Rusty lives way back in the boonies with a couple of hound dogs and one lazy ole mule. With nothing to do all day except whittle and listen to the radio, he gets some off-the-wall ideas about our political structure and its impact on our daily lives. Maybe you will get a chuckle out of some of the stuff he comes up with, and who knows, you might even agree with some of it.See all of the currently published Rusty Rucker works by clicking on this link.May, 2000 Updated regularly -- Totally new first of every month.
Wasn’t planning to take any kind of stand on the Elian Gonzales thing, but since Janet Reno decided to get into it, guess I’ll put in my two cents worth. Seems it’s just the same as Waco. Too much government interference. I don’t say he shouldn’t have been reunited with his daddy, but why break in and kidnap him? After all, his mother gave her life trying to get him out of Cuba. If she had made it alive with him, no doubt they would have been granted asylum. No need to make it into an International incident.
During the winter I put together a couple of Purple Martin houses and mounted them high in the sky. Although it is my first experience with this particular bird I am proud to report, both houses are full of little birds.
I love springtime when everything regenerates. Bluebonnets are beautiful, but a poor crop this year. The Texas dry winter was hard on flowers, lakes, and farmers. Spring hasn’t been much better. Hope we are not headed for another dust bowl like in the early 1930's of which Steinbeck wrote about in “Grapes of Wrath”. That is something we shore don’t need.
If you came directly to this page, I hope you will check out my Homepage. There is a photo of me and my adoptive wolf, Mina. She is such a wonderful creature. Sitting there scratching her tummy it is hard for me to believe how many people think wolves are savage beasts. Far as I am concerned, they are just another breed of dogs and far less aggressive that pit bulls and rottweilers. During the time I have been involved with wolves I have come to understand them better and appreciate them for their intelligence and striking beauty.
Things we learn from our dogs...
Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.
When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
When it's in your best interest, practice obedience.
Let others know when they've invaded your territory.
Take naps and stretch before rising.
Run, romp and play daily.
Eat with gusto and enthusiasm.
Be loyal.
Never pretend to be something you're not.
If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by and nuzzle them gently.
Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
On hot days, drink lots of water and lay under a shady tree.
When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
No matter how often you're scolded, don't buy into the guilt thing and pout...run right back and make friends.
Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
--Author UnknownThanks for the ride. Y'all come back now ... Ya hear!!!
"If you have men who will exclude creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow men".
--Saint Frances
Rusty Rucker posts are from previously published monthly columns of my late father that had been lost until I discovered Internet Archive Wayback Machine.
Posted by Tiger at August 9, 2003 11:14 PM